Old 01-05-2013 | 08:20 PM
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cencal83406
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Maybe if the FO training was better. For the last 5 years we have been taught to call a failure out and "look left" and wait for the CA to make a decision. Read: FO not allowed to make a decision. The flows indicate I call tower during an abort.

So, in two days, the pinnacle trained mindset has to be reset. I've read the QRH a bunch on my own time, but I have only run the rejected TO QRH twice. Once on training day and once on checkride day. All from the right seat. (Biggest challenge is setting the brake from my 5+ year seat position).

I personally thought the ride and the examiner and my "instructor" were top notch and very fair. No gotchas. Self study can be a pain but it works.

Don't forget though, anyone about to go through this: EVERYTHING in Ch 3 regardless of double box is fair game. Heck, I was asked what the max depths of contaminants were. Everything else seemed to be up to the guy or gal depending on the knowledge demonstrated to that point.

Over study. Then study more. Study so much you think you can't remember it all. You won't. But when you kick one system's butt, you will have earned some points for when you stumble.
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